College & Career Awareness

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Disclosure Document
Calendar


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Banzai - Life Scenarios Activity

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Use the following class codes:
A1: E2XL6S
A2: HBSF3V
B7: 5XA427

Code.org - Stages 2, 5 & 7

Use the following login links: button_a1.pngbutton_a2.pngbutton_b7.png

Story Map Project

1. Sign in with G+ link - Then close this tab.
2. Create your Story Here (or find stories you have already created.)
3. Submit your shared project here (Save Project, Share Project, Copy Shared Link -- then visit the submission page).






















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Business Simulation Games & Code Practice

Here is a link to Approved Games AFTER YOU FINISH YOUR CAREER INVENTORY SURVEY ASSIGNMENT!!!
Approved Sites






STORY MAP PROJECT LINKS

1. Sign in with G+ link - Then close this tab.
2. Create your Story Here (or find stories you have already created.)
3. Submit your shared project here (Save Project, Share Project, Copy Shared Link -- then visit the submission page).

MULTIMEDIA PRESENTATION - Due December 21st

Below are some instructions and videos that may be helpful if you missed the demonstration in class.

Printed Instructions - How to Make a Maze in PowerPoint.pdf

VIDEOS

01 - Maze_Game_Setup.swf
02 - Action_Buttons.swf
03 - Triggers.swf
04 - Animations.swf
05 - Try_Again_Button.swf

November 30th, 2016

Click here to watch the slideshow on effective internet searching. Watch this before doing your assignment.

2016-17 School Year

Login Pages for CODE.org Assignments - A2, A3, B5

College & Career Awareness Career Aspirations Assignment


STOCK MARKET GAME INFORMATION
  • Login to the Stock Market Game here: Stock Market Game (Get login and password from Mr. Wood)
  • Here is a stock screener where you can look for companies to invest in. They should cost at least $5 and you can also screen for a beta of 2 or more if you want (see below).
  • Look up stocks on either Yahoo Finance (finance.yahoo.com) or Google Finance.
  • Beta Value = Volatility ... Number higher than 2 = volatile stock. Number lower than 1 = slow moving stock. 1 = normal volatility (half of stocks are more volatile and half of stocks are less volatile).
  • Stochastic Chart - lookup stochastic charts here: Stochastic Charts
    • Fast Stochastic # higher than 80% (above red line) = Stocks are overbought (not a good time to buy).
    • Fast Stochastic # lower than 20% (below bottom red line) = Stocks are oversold (good time to buy!!!)


  • Stocks must cost at least $3.



Want to turn in an assignment electronically? Click Here

3rd Quarter - 2015/16


Calendar of In Class Activities
Assignments & Resources

February 18

Click here to watch the slideshow on effective internet searching. Watch this before doing your assignment.

February 1-2
  • Start work on Photo Editing (Button) Assignment - Button Assignment (Need Photoshop to work on this)
  • Video tutorial for completing Photo Editing (Button) Assignment - Video Tutorial
January 26 - 29

On January 26th and 27th, Mr. Wood demonstrated the multi-media project and showed you how to get started using PowerPoint.

The MultiMedia Project is due on approximately March 1st.


Below are some instructions and videos that may be helpful if you missed the demonstration in class. Start with Video 1.

January 22, 25
Banzai - Login to Banzai site here. You created your own login and password - see me if you forgot it and need it reset.
January 13/14, 2015



2nd Quarter - 2015/16

Calendar of In Class Activities
Assignments & Resources
November 30 / December 1
  • Start work on Photo Editing (Button) Assignment - Button Assignment (Need Photoshop to work on this)
  • Video tutorial for completing Photo Editing (Button) Assignment - Video Tutorial
November 11, 12, 13, 16, 17, 18

On November 11th and 12th Mr. Wood demonstrated the multi-media project and showed you how to get started using PowerPoint.

The MultiMedia Project is due on December 15th.


You may also work on the Career Aspirations Assignment (see above link). It is due on Nov 18/19.

You will work on it for two additional periods (either on Nov 13, 17 or on Nov 16, 18).

Below are some instructions and videos that may be helpful if you missed the demonstration in class. Start with Video 1.

November 9/10
Sign up for Banzai (www.teachbanzai.com)
  • Use only your first initial and last name to sign up as a student.
  • Class Codes are:
    • A2: H2QBK1
    • A3: ZHKB5A
    • B5: TSHMFM
November 5

Career Aspirations Assignment - Link below

Career Aspirations Assignment

November 3 / 6

Finance Unit Extension Activity - Stock Market Game Resources


  • Login to the Stock Market Game here: Stock Market Game (Get login and password from Mr. Wood)
  • Here is a stock screener where you can look for companies to invest in. They should cost at least $5 and you can also screen for a beta of 2 or more if you want (see below).
  • Look up stocks on either Yahoo Finance (finance.yahoo.com) or Google Finance.
  • Beta Value = Volatility ... Number higher than 2 = volatile stock. Number lower than 1 = slow moving stock. 1 = normal volatility (half of stocks are more volatile and half of stocks are less volatile).
  • Stochastic Chart - lookup stochastic charts here: Stochastic Charts
    • Fast Stochastic # higher than 80% (above red line) = Stocks are overbought (not a good time to buy).
    • Fast Stochastic # lower than 20% (below bottom red line) = Stocks are oversold (good time to buy!!!)

  • Stocks must cost at least $3.
October 30 / 31
Continue working on Hour of Code - You should try to finish Stages 2, 5 & 7.
October 27/28, 2015
Counselors will be in class to teach a counseling / careers lesson.
October 26/29, 2015
Welcome to College & Career Awareness

Hour of Code






1st Quarter - 2015/16

September 23-30, 2015
Utah StayCations Project - Student Packet and Planning Sheets
  • You must write a short article reviewing your location (1-2 paragraphs)
  • You must complete a webpage - (your article will be included on your webpage) - We will do this in class...
  • You must create a print advertisement - see Mr. Wood for details.
September 18-22, 2015
August 31 / September 1, 2015
  • Finish Banzai "Life Scenarios"
  • Start work on Photo Editing (Button) Assignment - Button Assignment (Need Photoshop to work on this)
  • Video tutorial for completing Photo Editing (Button) Assignment - Video Tutorial
August 27/28, 2015
  • Work on Banzai following the directions in this workbook: BANZAI WORKBOOK
  • You only need to do the "Life Scenarios" section of Banzai. The pretest, game and post test are not required, but you may do them if you would like to.
  • Finish Hour of Code Stages 2, 5, & 7 if you haven't. If you have already finished continue to work on hour of code on any stage you wish.
August 25/26, 2015
  • In Class Assignment:
    • Alexander Who Used to Be Rich Last Sunday & Funny Money Man
  • Sign up for Banzai (www.teachbanzai.com)
    • Use only your first initial and last name to sign up as a student.
    • Class Codes are:
      • A2: ER33L9
      • A3: G9S9KW
      • B5: IDGK7Y
  • Continue working on Hour of Code - If you finish stages 2, 5 & 7, you may work on any stage you wish.
August 21/24, 2015
  • Continue Hour of Code
  • As you finish Stage 2, move to the Artist Stages (5 & 7)
  • Complete the Coding Words Assignment
  • Coding Words Assigment
  • Save Crossword puzzle for class
  • Complete the three parts on the back side./
  • See Mr. Wood with any questions.
August 19/20, 2015
Welcome to College & Career Awareness

Hour of Code